Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane (YIH–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,033 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KMG Kunming 5h 35m 8LDZMU → MUQV Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 23m CADZSC → 3UDZQV Shenzhen (SZX) to Vientiane flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 39m CZ → AQCZQV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Vientiane flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 12h 50m CZ → QV Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Vientiane flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 25m EYFMGS → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Vientiane flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 17h 35m 9H → 3U Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Vientiane flights
HGH Hangzhou 18h 3m JD → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Vientiane flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 19h 40m DZGX → GX Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Vientiane flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) ~5h 30m HUJD → HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Vientiane flights
JJN Quanzhou ~6h 50m MU → QV Quanzhou (JJN) to Vientiane flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,033 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind

YIH–VTE had nonstop service from Air Changan, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,033 miles in 3h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YIH–VTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9H Air Changan 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9H (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIH to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
HAK ~5h 30m KMG ~5h 35m SZX ~6h 23m CAN ~6h 39m JJN ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
598
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Yichang (Xiaoting).
YIH: CST · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting), it's 5:00 PM in Vientiane.
Distance & Flight Time
1,033 mi / 1,663 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos for tourism stays of up to 30 days. The VOA is available at major airports and land border crossings, including the Boten crossing from China. Two passport-size photos and USD cash are required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. One 30-day extension can be arranged at the immigration office in Vientiane.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YIH–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane route.
Route details
Distance1,033 mi / 1,663 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIH
Full nameYichang Sanxia Airport
IATA / ICAOYIH / ZHYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation673 ft / 205 m
Destination: VTE
Full nameWattay International Airport
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIH to VTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Wattay International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,033 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YIH to VTE: Air Changan. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Shenzhen Bao'an and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Yichang (Xiaoting).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YIH to VTE

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) had nonstop service from Air Changan, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YIH to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIH to VTE is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,033 miles (1,663 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Shenzhen Bao'an and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.